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AFC East
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| Three teams are virtual locks to make the playoffs from the AFC East. |
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Can Stan take the Browns to the Super Bowl?
3 games left vs teams with losing records (Miami, Carolina, and New Orleans). Still have 2 games left with both Jacksonville and Buffalo. There is a lot of football left for the Browns. Hard to bet against the Cleveland monster defense though. While it's easy to notice their powerful defense, don't sleep on their offense.
Prediction - Win the AFC East if they can tame the Jaguars?
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Only has 1 game left against a team with a losing record (Carolina). Still has 2 games left with Cleveland. Defeated Buffalo on a late FG. They have a tougher remaining schedule than the Browns which is why I give a slight edge to Cleveland to win the division. So far they have found a way to win the close games. They close the season with 5 challenging games.
Prediction - 2nd in the AFC East with the 4th overall playoff seed
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3 games left vs teams with losing records (New Orleans, Miami, and Seattle). Have 2 games remaining against Cleveland and 1 against Jacksonville where they'd like to avenge a late FG loss. While they have a somewhat easier remaining schedule, they also likely won't have Lamar for approximately 5 games. The loss to Jacksonville stings a bit.
Prediction - 3rd place in the AFC East - a wildcard playoff team
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AFC West
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| Another Division with 3 teams in the fight for the Divisional Title. Hard to separate these 3 teams. It is possible that two teams from this Division make the playoffs if they can finish ahead of Indianapolis. |
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Only 2 games left against teams with losing records (Seattle and KC). Have beaten SF once. Two games remaining against Denver. A very nice roster with lots of talent on both sides of the ball. Can Davis (no not Al) hold up during the long season and help Las Vegas win the division?
Prediction - Win the AFC West
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Niners looking for gold
Only 2 games left against teams with losing records (Seattle and KC). Already split season series with Denver. Lost their only game against Las Vegas. Niners strength is a top offensive unit particulary on the line. They will go as far as their offense takes them.
Prediction - tie for 2nd place in the AFC West - a possible wild card team
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| Will the Broncos make a return to the playoffs with a sub coach?
Only 3 games left against teams with losing records (Pittsburg, KC, and Tennessee). Split the season series with San Francisco. 2 games remain against Las Vegas. The Broncos are an offensive powerhouse. Can their offense lead them to a playoff birth?
Prediction - Tie for second in the AFC West - a possible wild card team
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AFC Central
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| Unfortunately the Colts learn that it's hard to catch a Bengal from far behind. |
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AFC Central appears to be a 1 horse bengal race.
Only 2 games left against teams with losing records (Pittsburg and Atlanta). Unless their play suddenly falls off, look for Cincinnati to win the AFC Central by a few games. They will likely finish with a 1st round playoff bye. Trivia - the last AFC team to win the Super Bowl was Cincinnati who was coached by Nino.
Prediction - Win the AFC Central
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Can Indianapolis get back in the race for the AFC Central Title?
Have 5 games remaining against teams with losing records (Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Miami, and KC) which is the easiest schedule of the playoff contenders. If the Bengals stumble and the Colts play inspired ball, maybe they can close the gap. Not likely but a possibility. Team play though has been trying/wearing on Coach Durfee.
Prediction - Finish 2nd in AFC Central - likely make the playoffs as a #6 seed
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